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Just Another Wordless Wednesday…{First Day Of Kindergarten}

Last Wednesday, The DIva started kindergarten. SHe was very excited. Tired, but excited. ANd as any good Mom should, I took pictures. None are teen years blackmail worthy though. Damn it. She wouldn’t look at the camera and smile. But isn’t her outfit adorable? I just love a little girl in plaid. It’s all so […]

Reason #31 Why You Should Not Introduce Your Kids To The Music You Grew Up On

Back in June, I found one of those 80’s compilation CD’s on clearance at Target. You know the ones… So this one was 80’s New Wave. Right up my alley. I am a child of the 80’s. I graduated high school in 1989. Yes, I’m old. So? I played this in the car. The Diva […]

Just Another Wordless Wednesday…{The Kindergarten Files}

Today, The Diva starts her first day of kindergarten. Yesterday, we went to Back To School Night and met her teacher. We were given an entire file folder of papers to look through, sign, etc. One of the “packets” was the Kindergarten Handbook. These are the last two pages. You can read for yourself. Anyone […]

Just Gonna Stand There And Watch Me Burn?

A friend of mine, Kas, from Southern Bella’s Ways To Save made me aware of the I Love The Way You Lie video yesterday. It’s very powerful. The lyrics and the imagery. It gave me chills. I especially like the chorus: Just gonna stand there and watch me burn? Well that’s alright because I like […]

I Used To Be A Good Writer…

I remember. I do. I used to write really good, engaging posts. I had something to say. And I said it well. Then something happened. What, exactly, I’m not sure. But something happened. I used to get an idea for a post and rush to get it written. Now, although I still get fabulous ideas, […]

Just Another Wordless Wednesday…The Diva’s 1st Grey Hair

Yes, you read that right. My FIVE year old has grey hair. What the hell is that about? She’s FIVE. At least I was seven when my Big Bro found mine. Heh. I plucked that sucker out, put it in an envelop and marked it “The Diva’s 1st Grey Hair 8/2/10, Age 5 years 5 […]

The Diva Needs New Shoes For School

Yes, school starts in approximately 15 days and I need to buy The Diva shoes. And clothes. And school supplies. Daddy wants her to finally have a pair of Converse high tops, but I’m not so sure because of the flexible sides. Yes, I’m one of those Moms. The ones always worried about safety. And […]

For Amanda…

If you live in Pennsylvania, you will appreciate this video. For those that don’t live there, I must explain that, according to Amanda, and with the exception of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is much better suited sandwiched between Alabama and Mississippi than New York, New Jersey and Ohio. Apparently it’s totally redneck up there. Who knew a […]

Giveaway Mondays

By now, you should all know the drill… It’s time to list all your contests here at The Asylum. I don’t have time to search for giveaways anymore, because I’ve started my design business, Shan’s Shreds, so this makes it easier for me to check out what the latest ones are. Link away, my friends. […]

The Soundtrack Of My Memories: Songs Of Summer #2

Ahh yes, Summer is in full swing here in SoCal. 100+ degree days that last through November. Lovely, no? Whoever put that myth out there that SoCal is always sunny and 75* was smoking crack. I still do not understand why so many people think that moving here is magical. It’s not. It’s one of […]